AMWEST Committee Topics and Director's Reports

Please submit all Position Papers to AMWEST@paxmun.org or to the Governor General directly by Saturday,

November 21, 2009 at 4:00pm.  Guidelines can be found in the PAXMUN Delegate Handbook.

World Health Organization (Novice Level)

      -Responding to International Health in Countries in Crisis

      -Providing Mental Health Support to Countries Exposed to Extreme Stressors

      -Defending Against Outbreaks of Emerging and Epidemic-Prone Diseases

World Trade Organization (Novice Level)

       -Responding to the International Financial Crisis and Rise of Protectionism

       -Security Mechanisms as a Technical Barrier to Trade

       -Reintegrating Marginal States through Trade Incentives

Group of 20 (Advanced Level)

      -The Role of International Financial Institutions in Monetary and Fiscal Policy

      -Reform:  Voting Rights in the International Monetary Fund and World Bank

      -Regulation and Transparency of Financial Lending Institutions     

Human Rights Council (Intermediate Level)

      -Ensuring Free and Fair Elections in the Middle East and Developing Democracies

      -Collective Punishment:  Protecting Civilian Populations from Indiscriminate Weapons and       Incendiary Devices

      -Safeguarding the Mental and Physical Health of Victims of Conflict

United Nations Security Council (Advanced Level)

      -Maintaining Peace and Security through United Nations Peacekeeping Missions

      -Providing Protection and Security for International Humanitarian Operations

      -Addressing the Illicit Trafficking of Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Weapons

Novice Level Committee - Larger committee with delegates of various levels of MUN experience.  Ideal for delegates new to MUN and those who prefer working in larger groups.

Intermediate Level Committee - Mid-size committee for delegates more experienced in MUN and/or debate and public speaking.  Here delegates have more opportunity to interact with the committee as a whole. 

Advanced Level Committee - Small committee ideal for delegates with MUN experience.  Here delegates will exercise their knowledge of not only the topic at hand, but also their understanding of parliamentary procedure, to advance their goals in the committee.